Upcoming events
Find upcoming Calgary Salutes events. Most events are open to the public; a few honour-only programs are listed by direct invitation.
Partner and community listings are shared for informational reference. Event details can change without notice; please verify key info directly with the host.
13 Oct 2026. Community event listing, organized by Calgary Military Family Resource Centre. Veteran Coffee & Chat (October). ATCO Blue Flame Kitchen, Founders Room D, Calgary. 10:00 – 11:30 MDT.Veteran Coffee & Chat (October)
A monthly gathering for Veterans to connect, share stories and talk over coffee, hosted by the Calgary Military Family Resource Centre at ATCO Blue Flame Kitchen. Second Tuesday…
Canadian Seapower 2026: Conflict and Readiness
A two-day conference at the University of Calgary on the Royal Canadian Navy's and Canadian Coast Guard's readiness for conflict, with senior serving officers, retired admirals,…
Retired Veterans Appreciation Luncheon
The National Association of Federal Retirees Calgary and District Branch honours retired CAF and RCMP Veterans with a morning of presentations on Veteran programs and resources,…
Commemorating the 110th Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme: Calgary’s contribution
A commemorative lecture on Newfoundland at Beaumont-Hamel, Calgary’s 10th, 31st and 50th battalions at the Somme, and the battle’s impact on Calgarians. Thursday, October 15,…
Stand Up For Vets 2026
An evening of stand-up comedy in support of Canadian Veterans, presented by the Canadian Legacy Project and hosted by comedian Nigel Lawrence. Doors 6:30 p.m., show 8 p.m.…
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
A free two-day suicide first aid workshop for the military and Veteran community, offered by the Calgary Military Family Resource Centre and facilitated by the Centre for Suicide…
Veterans Walkway Opening Ceremonies
Opening ceremonies for a new interactive walkway honouring Calgary’s military heritage through 31 commemorative medallions and 100 stories.
Dedication of the Afghanistan Plaque
A public ceremony dedicating an Afghanistan plaque at the Calgary Cenotaph in honour of those who made the supreme sacrifice in Afghanistan from 2001 to 2014.
Deployed: Canadian Army Reservists Overseas exhibition reception
The Military Museums hosts a reception for its new exhibition, Deployed: Canadian Army Reservists Overseas, featuring filmmaker Col. (Ret'd) Michael Vernon and curator Dick Averns.
Indigenous Peoples and Canada's Military: A National Aboriginal Veterans Day Lecture
A free lecture on Indigenous military service in Canada, jointly presented by Calgary Salutes and The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland for National Aboriginal Veterans Day.…
Remembrance Day Ceremony at The Military Museums
The Military Museums' annual Remembrance Day ceremony, with a moment of silence, the Last Post, Reveille and remarks from special guests. Gates open 9 a.m.; ceremony 10:45 to…